David's Father

A well-illustrated look at the beginnings of transoceanic aviation and the flying boats of Pan American that made it possible. In the 1930s these planes symbolized elegance and luxury, and changed everyone's concept of travel.

About the author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including "The Paper Bag Princes" and "Stephanie's Ponytail." He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in "Something Good!"). Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Munsch, Robert N. Munsch
• Assisted by: Michael Martchenko (Illustration)
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.1988
• EAN: 9781550370119
• ISBN: 978-1-55037-011-9
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 143 mm x 168 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 14 g
• Series: Annikins #07; Annikin; Annikins #07
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, Children's Books / All Ages, JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner